Jason Hahn is a professional nature photographer who specializes in capturing unique photographs of the creatures and scenery that make Florida such a special place. Certified as a Florida Master Naturalist, he uses this knowledge to capture exceptional photographs of wildlife and natural scenery in Florida and abroad. He has been widely published in books and magazines nationwide such as “Outdoor Photographer” Magazine and “Florida Wildlife” Magazine and has been involved in projects with organizations including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and South Carolina Waterfowl Association.
Jason is an active member of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA). His work was recently awarded top honors by NANPA, which selected three of his images to be included in their annual Showcase, one of which was selected as a “Top Ten” award winner for 2007. Jason is the past Board President for a central Florida artist’s cooperative and his work can be found in galleries throughout the central Florida area as well as on his website, www.jasonhahn.com.
In addition to his photography, Jason regularly conducts photography workshops and seminars for amateur and professional photographers in both group and individual settings. He is also the owner of GalleryCraft Web Design, a company specializing in designing websites for photographers and other artists.
"I am originally from Maryland, where I grew up near the mountains. It is that backdrop which fueled my interest in nature. I have worked in both state parks and zoos, working with animals and the environment. As a child, I was always interested in art and in school I took every art class that was available.
After I got married and we had a son, we moved to Florida. It is here that I was able to return to two things I missed, art and nature. Nature Photography was the perfect meld of the two for me.
My experience in information technology helped me make the jump directly into digital photography. I am a pure product of the digital age, having never even touched a film SLR. I started with a Digital Rebel and a 70-200mm lens. Soon, I added a 100-400, and then got serious with the acquisition of a 1D and a 500mm f4.5.
As an avid outdoorsman, I will hike my gear into the muddiest, buggiest, hottest, most humid, unforgiving places Florida has to offer. Because even in those places there is beauty that the most people never get to see. I hope my work helps others understand and appreciate those places so that they can help protect them before they are gone.
For fellow photographers who may be interested, I shoot with Canon gear, all digital. I currently use a 1D Mark II and a 20D body, and my lens assortment includes a variety of lenses from 1mm through 500 mm. I also use ThinkTank Photo, Lowepro, Sekonic, Gitzo and Wimberley products, to name a few.
- Jason
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